EFL Trophy news

Status of Blackpool midfielder confirmed ahead of Wigan Athletic game

Blackpool take on Wigan Athletic in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening.

BLACKPOOL GAZETTE● Sep 21

EFL Trophy Preview: Under-21s take on League One side Barnsley

Whites travel to Oakwell.

LEEDSUNITED.COM● Sep 21

Academy star to become Town's youngest-ever starter in expected rotation

Freddie Hoare will become Swindon Town’s youngest-ever starter when they take on Newport County in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday

WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 21

Town youngster to become club's youngest-ever starter in expected rotation

Freddie Hoare will become Swindon Town’s youngest-ever starter when they take on Newport County in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday

WILTSGLOS STANDARD● Sep 21

Blackpool predicted XI and bench V Wigan Athletic: Four changes from Plymouth Argyle defeat

Blackpool are in EFL Trophy action this evening.

BLACKPOOL GAZETTE● Sep 21

Plymouth Argyle team news for Crystal Palace U21s EFL Trophy opener

The Pilgrims are in Southern Section Group E action at Home Park on Tuesday night

PLYMOUTHHERALD.CO.UK● Sep 21

Cheltenham vs. Exeter - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Cheltenham Town and Exeter City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 21

The EFL Trophy squad rules Sheffield Wednesday must follow vs Salford City as changes expected

Sheffield Wednesday will get their EFL Trophy campaign underway against Salford City on Tuesday night.

THE STAR● Sep 21

Exiles duo aim to go out with a bang before national service

Newport County AFC manager Hayden Mullins hopes Shaquille Gwengwe and Tanatswa Nyakuhwa can sign off in style as the Exiles begin their EFL Trophy...

SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK● Sep 21

Ticket News | Chelsea U21 (H) EFL Trophy

BUY TICKETS FOR CHELSEA U21 (H)On sale Monday!BUY ONLINEClash with Chelsea U21 on sale now! We will host Chelsea U21 in the group stage of our EFL...

READINGFC.CO.UK● Sep 21

“One of the favourites”: Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday EFL Trophy predictions

The72's writers offer their Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions ahead of the EFL Trophy clash on Tuesday. The post “One of the...

THE72.CO.UK● Sep 21

Sheffield Wednesday boss makes EFL Trophy vow as Di'Shon Bernard set to return and debut possible

Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they head to Salford City in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.

THE STAR● Sep 21

Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Salford City and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Tranmere Rovers vs Shrewsbury Town - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Tranmere Rovers and Shrewsbury Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Walsall vs Stevenage - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Walsall and Stevenage, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Gillingham vs Cambridge United - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Gillingham and Cambridge United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Chesterfield vs Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Chesterfield and Port Vale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

York City vs Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between York City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Prediction: Chesterfield vs Port Vale

Turning their attention back to EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, Chesterfield will welcome Port Vale to the MSH Group Stadium. While Europe’s...

SOCCERNEWS.COM● Sep 20

Prediction: Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City

Getting their EFL Trophy adventure underway on Tuesday night, Cheltenham will welcome Exeter to Whaddon Road. While Europe’s elite might be set for...

SOCCERNEWS.COM● Sep 20

Swindon Town vs Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Swindon Town and Newport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Oldham Athletic vs Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Oldham Athletic and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Notts County vs Grimsby Town - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Notts County and Grimsby Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 20

Exiles yet to find right balance between attack and defence

Newport County AFC returned from Accrington Stanley with a point after a 0-0 stalemate on Saturday. Here are the talking points from Wham Stadium...

SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK● Sep 20

Ian Evatt makes selection admissions ahead of Blackpool's cup meeting with Wigan Athletic

Blackpool take on Wigan Athletic in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.

LYTHAMSTANNES EXPRESS● Sep 20

Crawley Town head coach looking forward to ‘reset’ after EFL Trophy trip to MK Dons

Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards is looking forward to a ‘reset’ after Tuesday night’s EFL Trophy trip to Milton Keynes Dons.

CRAWLEYOBSERVER.CO.UK● Sep 20

Match Preview: v Stevenage (H)

Walsall will be back in cup action on Tuesday evening when they welcome League One side Stevenage to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium for an EFL...

BESCOTBANTER● Sep 20

The Spireites extend their winning run against York City

The Spireites extended their winning run with a confident 2-0 victory over York City at the SMH Group Stadium. Paul Cook reverted to the 11 that...

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 19

MK Dons vs Crawley Town - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between MK Dons and Crawley Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK● Sep 19

Match Officials: v Stevenage (H)

Walsall will be back in EFL Trophy action on Tuesday evening as they take on Stevenage in a Southern group B clash at the Pallet-Track Bescot...

BESCOTBANTER● Sep 19

PREVIEW: York City (H)

The Spireites return to League Two action and the SMH Group Stadium in this afternoon against newly-promoted York City at 3pm. Paul Cook’s side...

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 19

U21: Chelsea preview

Fulham Under-21s travel to Cobham on Saturday afternoon to take on Chelsea in PL2. It marks the start of an exciting few days for our U21s, who...

FULHAM FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 18

Colchester United announce Luton Town game has been rearranged

Colchester United’s EFL Trophy game with Luton Town has been brought forward

GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK● Sep 18

Colchester push for weekend friendly to clear midfielder for EFL Trophy duty

Colchester United are hoping to arrange a game for midfielder Ben Perry to make his comeback this weekend

GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK● Sep 18

Luka Ozisik becomes Minstermen's second-youngest player of all-time

At just 16 years and 64 days old, Luka Ozisik entered the York City history books on Tuesday evening, becoming our second-youngest player of all...

YORKCITYFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK● Sep 17

Plymouth Argyle ticket details for Crystal Palace U21s EFL Trophy tie

The Pilgrims will begin their EFL Trophy Southern Section Group E campaign at Home Park on Tuesday, September 22

PLYMOUTHHERALD.CO.UK● Sep 17

Tickets on sale for Barnsley EFL trophy tie

Support our U21s at Oakwell.

LEEDSUNITED.COM● Sep 16

Gallery | York City 1-3 Newcastle United U21

FixturesYork City Vs. Newcastle United Under 21 - Tue, Sep 15 2026, 19:00View club photographers Tom Poole, Adam Davy, and Matthew Appleby's...

YORKCITYFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK● Sep 16

Lindsey takes the positives from York City's EFL Trophy opening defeat

Scott Lindsey was glad that some of his York City players could shake off the ‘rust’ despite a defeat to Newcastle under-21’s on Tuesday night.

YORKPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 16

EFL Trophy Set for Mid-Season Rebrand as Jersey Mike’s Seek Multi-Year Deal

The EFL Trophy is set for another name change, with Jersey Mike’s close to agreeing to a £5million, five‑year sponsorship deal. The deal, expected...

BESCOTBANTER● Sep 16

'Massively ridiculous' - Lindsey wants EFL Trophy change

Scott Lindsey said it was ‘massively ridiculous’ to have to make a substitute one minute in to York City’s EFL Trophy fixture with Newcastle United...

YORKPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 16

‘I Couldn’t – Boss Says Why Starlet On Loan From Newcastle United Didn’t Feature

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway has explained why Newcastle United loanee Anthony Munda missed the EFL Trophy clash with Crystal Palace. The post ‘I...

INSIDEFUTBOL.COM● Sep 16

'Top professional' - Wycombe's Luke Leahy earns praise from Hounsell

Wycombe interim head coach Tom Hounsell has lauded Luke Leahy's professionalism after the experienced utility player produced assured display in...

BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 16

Hounsell hails control and momentum after Chelsea U21 victory

Wycombe interim head coach Tom Hounsell praised his side's control and character after a 2-1 victory over Chelsea U21s in the EFL Trophy, which...

BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 16

'Inventive and cheeky' - player ratings from a good night in the EFL Trophy for Chesterfield

Another EFL Trophy tie against Manchester City’s U21s didn’t look appetising on paper.

DERBYSHIRE TIMES● Sep 16

EFL manager explains decision to substitute star striker after just 44 SECONDS of match in bid to bypass competition rules

Lindsey remarkably substituted star striker Ollie Pearce less than a minute into the League Two side's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle U21s in the EFL Trophy.

DAILY MAIL ONLINE● Sep 16

Ex-Manchester United 19yo shines for Arsenal again in EFL Trophy win

The Arsenal u21s snatched a win over Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night, despite losing multiple players to the senior side's League...

DAILYCANNON● Sep 16

Forgotten Paul Mitchell signing sends another reminder that is impossible for Newcastle to ignore

Newcastle United under-21s ran out 3-1 winners over York City in their opening group stage match of the EFL Trophy

CHRONICLELIVE● Sep 16

Newcastle United have just signed 'really good player' from Arsenal - but free transfer striker needs 'work'

York City 1-3 Newcastle United Under-21s: Vakhtang Salia, Kyran Thompson and Afner Ca scored in an EFL Trophy win at the LNER Stadium.

SHIELDS GAZETTE● Sep 16

'We'll be better for it' - Not all doom and gloom for York City after Trophy loss

Scott Lindsey assured that York City’s rotated squad will ‘be better’ for their EFL Trophy fixture with Newcastle United under-21’s.

YORKPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 16

Who boosted their case and who had a night to forget? Swindon players rated

Swindon Town to their first defeat on their own patch of the season as Crystal Palace Under-21s came from behind to beat them 2-1 in the EFL Trophy

WILTSGLOS STANDARD● Sep 16

Match Report | York City 1-3 Newcastle United U21

FixturesYork City Vs. Newcastle United Under 21 - Tue, Sep 15 2026, 19:00On Tuesday evening, the Minstermen were defeated 3-1 by Newcastle United...

YORKCITYFOOTBALLCLUB.CO.UK● Sep 15

Report – Andre Harriman-Annous scores late winner as Arsenal U21s beat Leyton Orient in EFL Trophy

EFL Trophy Leyton Orient 1 (Oyekunle 25) Arsenal 2 (Stevens 45, Harriman-Annous 81) Substitute Andre Harriman-Annous scored a late winner as...

ARSENALYOUTH● Sep 15

Spireites win comfortably over Manchester City U21

Chesterfield’s EFL Trophy campaign was kickstarted by three points after a dominant 5-3 win over Manchester City U21’s at the SMH Group Stadium....

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 15

'The lads who played tonight did themselves no harm' - Chesterfield no.2 reflects on EFL Trophy win

Assistant manager Danny Webb says players pressed their claims for more regular game time after stepping in to help Chesterfield get their EFL...

DERBYSHIRE TIME● Sep 15

Caleb Kporha scores in Crystal Palace U21 win over Swindon Town

English-Ghanaian defender Caleb Kporha scored as Crystal Palace Under-21s defeated Swindon Town 2-1 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.The young Eagles...

GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 15

Holloway labelled boos for Swindon 'unfair' after EFL Trophy defeat

Ian Holloway said that he felt the boos for Swindon Town after their 2-1 EFL Trophy defeat to Crystal Palace Under-21s were unfair

WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 15

York 1-3 Newcastle U21's: Rotated City side slump to EFL Trophy defeat

York City’s rotated squad did themselves no favours after being beaten 3-1 by Newcastle United under-21’s in the EFL Trophy group stage.

YORKPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 15

Fantastic five for Chesterfield in entertaining EFL Trophy tussle with Manchester City U21s

A much-changed Chesterfield side impressed as they got their EFL Trophy campaign off to a winning start against Manchester City U21s.

DERBYSHIRE TIME● Sep 15

Wycombe make it two wins from two under Tom Hounsell after Chelsea U21s victory

Wycombe secured back-to-back victories for the first time since February and March with a 2-1 win over Chelsea U21s in the EFL Trophy.

BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 15

Swindon Town 1 Crystal Palace U21s 2: as it happened

Follow along with live updates from the Nigel Eady County Ground as Swindon Town take on Crystal Palace under-21s in the EFL Trophy

WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 15

Swindon squander early lead to lose EFL Trophy opener to Palace U21s

Swindon Town let an early lead slip to lose their EFL Trophy opener 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace Under-21s.

WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 15

Matchday live: Swindon Town v Crystal Palace U21s

Follow along with live updates from the Nigel Eady County Ground as Swindon Town take on Crystal Palace under-21s in the EFL Trophy

WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 15

Elyon Mbala and Daniel McCarron receive first competitive U21 callups as Arsenal face Leyton Orient in EFL Trophy

First year scholars Elyon Mbala and Daniel McCarron have both been named amongst the substitutes for Arsenal U21s against Leyton Orient in the EFL...

ARSENALYOUTH● Sep 15

Leyton Orient 1-2 Arsenal Under 21's: The O's Woes Continue In The EFL Trophy

Orient suffered their 3rd home defeat in as many games after a late goal from Andre Harriman-Annous completed the comeback for Arsenal's Under 21's

GUARDIAN SERIES● Sep 15

York City vs Newcastle United U21s LIVE updates as young Magpies stake EFL Trophy claim

Live updates as Newcastle United's Under-21s take on York City in tonight's EFL Trophy clash at the LNER Community Stadium

CHRONICLELIVE● Sep 15

SpireitesTV: Manchester City U21

CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 15

EFL Trophy set to land £5m new sponsorship from AMERICAN fast-food chain: US firm closes in on five-year naming rights deal for cup competition

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: Daily Mail Sport understands that officials are close to sealing a record, five-season partnership which will also see...

DAILY MAIL ONLINE● Sep 15